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ROOM LEADER - PERSON SPECIFICATION | Qualifications/Attainment | Essential | Desirable | | -------------------------- | ---------- | ---------- | Minimum of a current Level 3 Childcare qualification (BTEC, CACHE | | X | | | --- | --- | --- | DIPLOMA, EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR or equivalent) English and mathematics GCSE Grades C or above, or equivalent X BA (Hons) Degree relevant to industry with EYPS / QTS / EYT status X | Paediatric First Aid and food hygiene qualification | | X | | ---------------------------------------------------- | ---------- | ---------- | | Experience/Knowledge | Essential | Desirable | Experience in a leadership or supervisory role within an early years | | X | | | --- | --- | --- | setting (at least one year) At least two years experience of working with children under 3 X Strong understanding of child development and early years | | X | | | --- | --- | --- | pedagogy A thorough understanding and knowledge of the Early Years | | X | | | --- | --- | --- | Foundation Stage and Every Child Matters Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and health & safety | | X | | | --- | --- | --- | regulations | Experience of supporting children with SEND | | X | | -------------------------------------------- | ---------- | ---------- | | Skills/Abilities | Essential | Desirable | Professional manner and ability to maintain confidentiality X Ability to work within a team, but also under own direction X A personal/subject specialism to enrich our children’s experiences X Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate activities that support | | X | | | --- | --- | --- | children’s learning and development Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate | | X | | | --- | --- | --- | effectively with Parents/Guardians | Strong organisational and time management skills | X | | | ------------------------------------------------- | --- | --- | Have a creative and innovative approach to early years education X